Are you in search of a knowledgeable and approachable legal professional?
Consider hiring a McKenzie Friend!
My name is Ian.
With 8 years of experience in Family Law, I specialise in Child Custody Disputes, Divorce, Separation, and more.
I am a Bar Vocational Course Graduate (Barrister Training) (1996) and a Law Graduate (Bristol LL.B (Hons).
I am a member of the "Society of Professional McKenzie Friends Ltd"
I have full Professional Indemnity Insurance.
I am personable, non-judgemental, vastly experienced, and a cost-effective McKenzie Friend.
Do not underestimate the value of using me as a Mckenzie Friend.
I am as good as a solicitor but cheaper!
I may charge a higher rate than some others in Devon, but I offer a better, personalised service. My reviews show
that.
As an extremely easy person to talk to and I have heard everything, contact Ian to discuss your legal problem in strictest confidence
and we can plan what happens next.
I constantly acquire referrals.
Based in Exmouth and serving Exeter and beyond
to include all England and Wales.
I can travel to any Client / Court in England and Wales.
I charge £80ph. A Solicitor may charge £200 - £300ph!
For Court, I also charge £80 per hour. A Solicitor may charge £1500 for a 1-hour Hearing.
Book an appointment now.
My email is
mckenziefriend@shoutforyou.co.uk
ADVICE
£80 per hour
(Monday - Thursday 930am - 5pm)
(Friday 930am - 3pm)
COURT ASSISTANCE
£80 per hour
From the time I have arranged to meet you till I leave you.
Example pricing –
Directions Hearing (1 hour prior and 1 hour in Hearing + 30 minutes after) - £200
A Solicitor may charge £1500+.
Final Hearing - full day in Court (9am to 5pm) can be £640.
Solicitor/ Barrister may charge £15000+.
Prices are estimates. Please ask for a quote.
RETAINERS:
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Solicitors can ask for a retainer of £5k+.
I charge £80 for 60 minutes of my time.
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£80 up front gives you up to 60 minutes of my time.
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Like 'Pay As You Go'.
Please note if we book a time to meet, I charge from that time so please arrive early.
Advice and Court Assistance in the following: - (but not limited
to)
Family Law –
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Child Arrangement Order,
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Special Guardian Order (Inc appealing against a Negative Viability Assessment),
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Child Maintenance Service,
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Allegations
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Drafting of Position statements, Scott Schedules.
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Analysing Cafcass reports including S7.
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Divorce Law -
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NO FAULT procedures,
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Deemed Service, Alternative Service
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D11
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Conditional Order, Final Order
Divorce Financial Remedy
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Split of assets (experienced in eg. assets from £10 to over £2million / FMH / Crypto)
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Contributory or Equality
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Completing Form A, D81, Form E, Form G, Form H, D11, PP1
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Drafting of Position Statements, S25 Statements
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ES1 and ES2
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Drafting Consent Order (priced from £200)
Separation if not married to include split of assets / TOLATA / N208 / calculations of interest.
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Assistance in Court for all above.
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I will explain everything concisely and clearly
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Vast experience in supporting clients from beginning to the end
OTHER
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Email / text Ian first to book an appointment.
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I am a member of the "Society of Professional McKenzie Friends Ltd".
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I have full Professional Indemnity Insurance.
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I offer practical, valued support and guidance from our initial meeting to the Final Hearing at Court and then if needed to
Appeal.
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I am with you for the whole journey to achieve the best outcome for you.
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I am transparent in my costs.
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I have 8 years full time experience (including attending and assisting in Court) and offer exceptional up to the minute advice in a
clear way that you will understand.
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I can advise and assist from our first meeting to the Final Hearing and after.
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I am allowed to quietly advise my client in court, explain any legal jargon and advise what questions to ask the other Party and that
includes Cafcass and Social Services.
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I will get to know you and #understand your own individual situation so that I can help you determine whatever #issues you are
facing.
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I am a Family / Divorce Law specialist and have in-depth knowledge of all aspects of Family and Divorce Law
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I provide sensitive legal advice to ensure that the possible implications of any relationship break-up are dealt with
properly.
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I can advise on Financial, and Property matters re Divorce / Cohabitees
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I will explain everything clearly and easy to understand.
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I want to help you obtain what you’re entitled to.
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My superpower (!) is to analyse legal facts and formulate these into simple arguments for my client to understand.
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I appreciate the importance of effective communication with my clients, ensuring they have understood.
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I constantly advise my clients on the next steps forward to achieve the best practicable result in the
circumstances.
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I appreciate the importance of keeping my clients fully appraised of developments and maintains regular contact throughout
proceedings.
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Adept at comprehending complex legal matters.
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I have the ability to synthesise legal facts and formulate these into simple submissions.
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As a McKenzie Friend I cannot:-
i. Speak for you in Court or address the Judge in
Court
ii. Speak
to the other party
iii. Email / post anything on your behalf to Court or any party
MY WORKING HOURS ARE: -
(Nb I do not work weekends)
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930am to 5pm Monday to Thursday (£80 per hour)
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930am to 3pm Friday (£80 per hour)
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All messages / emails / texts outside Monday to Friday hours will be answered the next working day. (Monday -
Friday)
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Closed all bank holiday or special days.
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All communication appliances are switched off outside normal working hours so please don't expect a reply.
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All phone calls must be booked in advance and a retainer paid.
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Speak Via the Phone or Communicate (Online) Via Messenger Or WhatsApp Or Email
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We can communicate from start to finish (apart from attendance at Court) by the above.
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No travel is needed.
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Send me any Court documents, statements, forms etc and I can look and advise if you have provided payment.
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I can complete forms for you by phone or email or online / phone.
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Child Arrangement Order Applications and Divorce Applications can be completed online now.
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I can travel anywhere in England and Wales mainly for Court Hearings.
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I can travel instead of a phonecall
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Travel is fuel + car parking / tolls + £20 per hour there and back per time as per google.
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Please note because of the increase in petrol costs, advice via the phone is preferred.
COURT APPLICATION FEES
If you are on a low income, less than £1400 a month, I may be able to direct you to the Government website where you can apply for
help with the Application Costs only.
WHO IS IAN
OLDFIELD?
YOUR MCKENZIE FRIEND
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As of 2024, I now have 8 years full time experience as a professional McKenzie Friend / Legal Advisor.
- I am now recognised by Court Judges and my reputation is growing.
- I grew up in Surrey before moving to Bristol where I read Law at Bristol University gaining a Law LLB Honours degree in
1995.
- I progressed to pass my 'Bar' introductory exams where I then progressed to study at the
prestigious 'Inns of Court School of Law', London
for the 1-year Bar Vocational Course.
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Member of THE SOCIETY OF PROFESSIONAL MCKENZIE FRIENDS
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Fully Professional Indemnity Insured.